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(Continued from page 10) McHenry Police department, Charles Ackerman and Gary W. Leider were presented resolutions by Mayor Stanek commending their work during a fire in McHenry Aug. 4. Rust and Special Officer Ackerman were praised for their brave work in checking the building adjoining a burning garage for occupants. Leider was honored for pulling James R. Ball, Sr., from his burning car after Ball had apparently suffered a heart attack and crashed into the garage. The Illinois Law Enforcement commission recently notified McHenry high school that it has received final approval for a grant to fund its intensive in­ tervention program. This is a program designed to deal with student truancy and potential droputs. The program will be dealing with early iden­ tification of potential problem students. Mayor Stanek and three of McHenry's aldermen, in separate interviews with the Plaindealer, all agreed that the biggest pcoble^n facing the city is the manner in which/it will grow. Stcmek and Alderman SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER-PAGE 11-FRIDAY. JANUARY 19. 1979 George Harker of the second ward, Alderman Raymond Smith of the third ward and Alderman William Bolger of Ward one, all expressed the same general concern, that the city must be careful when annexing new property. SEPTEMBER The City Council voted to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation and annex the RAE Motor cor­ poration RAE Motors is located on a five-acre parcel in the Sherman Hill industrial complex. The 1978-79 school year opened officially for the teachers of McHenry high school and the faculty of the McHenry elementary schools with an informative talk by Dr. Chris Pipho, renowned education writer. The two school districts have begun a combined drive to assure that all students are competent in certain basic skills. McHenry Chamber of Commerce members heard W. Paul Neal, Jr.? manager of the Legislative department of the Illinois State Chamber, explain developments in the fight to QUALITY SINCE 1966 After 13 Years as GEM CLEANERS, on east rte. 120, we consolidated our business, bringing you the most con-/ venient dry cleaning service( ever. One location-one great name. 4 name backed by 25 years experience, Shamrock. SHAMROCK CLEANERS "The Gentle Touch of Elegance" McHENRY MARKET PUCE 385-1944 DAILY 7 to 6. SAT. 8 to 6. CLOSED SUNDAYS correct the unemployment compensation laws in the state legislature and to incidentally battle the predominant labor oriented Chicago faction. A strike that started with Chicago & North Western Railway clerks, and spread to other employees, halted operation of all North Western trains. The* board of McHenry County college approved the budget for fiscal 1979. It totals $2,771,819 for the Education fund, $384,775 for the Building and Maintenance fund, $25,000 for the Site and Construction fund and $293,410 for the Bond and Interest fund. Angered when it became apparent the city's insurance package, with its approximate annual premiums of $90,000, would go to an out of town firm, First Ward Alderman William Bolger resigned as chairman of the Insurance committee. Despite strong objections by Bolger and Alderman Raymond Smith, the Council voted 6-2 to award the in­ surance package to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. of Rolling Meadows for one year. The board of High School District 156 approved the negotiated salary agreement of a two-year contract for teachers. This is believed to be the first time in the history of the district that a two-year contract will be in effect. A closed campus, less students (including \many missing friends) and fewer teachers greeted West campus students, teachers and ad­ ministrators when they returned to school. With the opening of Johnsburg pigh school this fall, the enrollment at West campus dropped to approximately 850 students. The McHenry City Council's consensus is that it will annex the Martin-Anderson property if the final draft of the an­ nexation agreement meets with their approval. Two of the three local public school districts, McHenry Elementary District No. 15 and Johnsburg District 12, the latter including both high and grade schools, approved budgets for the year ahead. The total figure was somewhat under $10 million. Later this month McHenry High School District 156 is expected to approved a budget of just under $5 million. The McHenry County college budget given an okay by the board recently amounted to $3.5 million and the Montini budget was $239,125 to educate young people through eight grade in two private schools. Illinois Bell will begin trenching operations this week to add new underground facilities in McHenry. Tne new cable will provide facilities for future growth in the west and southwestern areas of McHenry. (Continued on page 12} Lovely Linda Bonk, 18, beams an appreciative smile after being named the new Miss McHenry. She was selected at the close of an exciting contest held 8 p.m. June 20 at the Legion clubhouse. In back, from left, are Patricia M. Smith, 18, first runnerup; Natalie Dawn Ready, 17, second runnerup; Patricia Gundlach, 17, third runnerup; Karen Huebner* 18, forth runnerup, and Kathy Graef, 17, named Miss Congeniality by the vote of the other contestants. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Two Great NAMES Together As One... GEM CLEANERS IS NOW SHAMROCK! CAREY Appliance, Inc. SALES AND SERVICE V N 5 AMANA MAYTAG JENN-AIR THE HOME OF FAMOUS NAME BRAND APPLIANCES •Refrigerators •Washers •Dryers •Ranges •Microwaves •Freezers QUEEN •Dishwashers [H LITTON Microwave Cooking •Air Conditioners •Televisions Home Entertainment Centers •Vacuums C R OWN "Compactors r Whfte- > v Westing house > •Disposals •Irons SERVING McHENRY SINCE 1923 . 1241 N. GREEN ST. A 85-5500 YOUR FRIENDLY APPLIANCE PEOPLE with another year of tradition behind them. Carey Electric was organized in 1923 It was |0intly owned by James E Carey. Twin Lakes. Wisconsin, Walter E Carey, and the late James E. Doherty. boths of McHenry The latter two operated the in fant concern. The original site was the M M Neisen building on Green Street, which was for merly known as the McHenry Bakery, and is now the Karen's Hallmark Shop It was in 1927 that Walter E Carey purchased from James E. Carey and James E Doherty their interests and became sole proprietor Later that year. | new building was erected, which housi Carey Appliance. Inc.. McGee's Clothm" Store Huppy and Leo's Grocery Store and the former Palace Recreation Today after fifty-two years, all but the Palace Recreation are still in operation From this location, he operated an electric shop and an appliance store until 1958 In that year, the facilities on Green Street became too small, therefore, it was divided in two separate businesses A new 8000 sq ft building went up at 3309 Waukegan Road, known as Carey Electric Contracting. Inc. managed by Richard (Dick) Carey The business on Green Street then became known as Carey Appliance. Inc Mr Carey retired in 1963 At that time two employees, Don Weingart of McHenry. and George Erber. Jr of Wood stock, took over the appliance business After 13 more years George Erber jr sold his interest to Bob Smith & Pete Kasper. Since that time, Carey Appliance. Inc. and McGee's Clothing Store acquired the Palace Recreation, as they expanded for more display area Carey Appliance. Inc now has six full-time and three'part- time employees Over the years. Carey Appliance Inc has broadened their merchandise selec­ tion to include not only General Electric, but Amana. Crown. Kitchen-Aid. Litton Maytag. Monarch, Roper. Speed Queeri, Westinghouse. Zenith and Corning I